A function room with exposed stone walls, large windows, blue chairs, and a wall-mounted TV at Pooles Wharf Outdoor Activity Centre.
A function room with exposed stone walls, large windows, and blue chairs around a rectangular table at Pooles Wharf Outdoor Activity Centre.
A function room with a kitchenette featuring brick walls, a stainless steel sink, and a window at Pooles Wharf Outdoor Activity Centre.
A function room with exposed stone walls, large arched windows, and built-in wooden countertops at Pooles Wharf Outdoor Activity Centre.

Pooles Wharf Outdoor Activity Centre

Historic Building

Hotwell Road, Bristol, BS8 4RU –
Hotwells, Bristol
From £100
hire fee
Up to 18
seats
Up to 25
standing
Venue doesn't offer catering
Parking available
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Venue overview

Historic building on Hotwell Road, Bristol, with a focus on youth activities and community-driven initiatives. Great for casual gatherings with a DIY music setup and outdoor vibes.

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Spaces for hire at Pooles Wharf Outdoor Activity Centre

Function Room at Pooles Wharf Outdoor Activity Centre
Function Room
Event Space
·
Private space
18 seats
25 standing
Book 4 hr. minimum
Pooles Wharf, a historic building in Bristol Harbour once known as the ‘Old Smithy,’ offers a unique and versatile space for events. Overlooking the picturesque floating harbour at Mardyke Wharf, this venue blends historic charm with modern amenities. Restored by Young Bristol in 2000, it now serves as an intimate space for meetings, conferences, a...
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
Play your own music
from £100 hire fee
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Prices and opening hours

Monday
9:00 – 17:00
from £100 hire fee per day
Function Room
9:00 – 17:00
from £100 hire fee per day
Tuesday
9:00 – 17:00
from £100 hire fee per day
Function Room
9:00 – 17:00
from £100 hire fee per day
Wednesday
9:00 – 17:00
from £100 hire fee per day
Function Room
9:00 – 17:00
from £100 hire fee per day
Thursday
9:00 – 17:00
from £100 hire fee per day
Function Room
9:00 – 17:00
from £100 hire fee per day
Friday
9:00 – 17:00
from £100 hire fee per day
Function Room
9:00 – 17:00
from £100 hire fee per day
Saturday
9:00 – 17:00
from £100 hire fee per day
Function Room
9:00 – 17:00
from £100 hire fee per day
Sunday
9:00 – 17:00
from £100 hire fee per day
Function Room
9:00 – 17:00
from £100 hire fee per day

Best Price guarantee: you will always pay the same price as booking directly with the venue, and we never add hidden or processing fees.

Facilities and catering options

Up to 25
standing
Up to 18
seats
External catering allowed
Parking available
Promoted / ticketed events
BYO alcohol
Unavailable: In-house catering
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: Alcohol provided

About Pooles Wharf Outdoor Activity Centre

Pooles Wharf Outdoor Activity Centre is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.

Pooles Wharf Outdoor Activity Centre is a charity-run outdoor activity centre housed in a historic wharf building that focuses on youth programmes and practical outdoor learning.

Venue highlights: The centre supplies watersports equipment and space for supervised group activities and practical outdoor sessions. The venue includes kitchen facilities and can host promoted or ticketed events. The site provides an accessible parking bay and paid on-site and off-site parking.

Best for: Children's activity days and holiday clubs; school trips and youth group sessions; community and corporate outdoor team-building events.

Location: Hotwells; the neighbourhood sits beside the harbour and offers nearby cafés and public open spaces that work well for guests to gather before or after activities.

What guests say: The centre's programmes are varied and well organised for children and young people. The watersports sessions are delivered in a relaxed, safety-focused manner and the centre's team provide supportive supervision.

FAQ

Cancellations 7 days in advance will receive a full refund.

Cancellations 7 days to 24 hours in advance will receive a 50% refund.

Cancellations for events starting within 24 hours are non-refundable.

At Pooles Wharf Outdoor Activity Centre, the following catering options are available:

  • Bringing your own catering/food is allowed
  • Bringing your own alcohol is allowed

  • Paid parking is available on-site: 10 spaces
  • Paid parking facilities are available nearby

Pooles Wharf Outdoor Activity Centre is located at Hotwell Road, in Hotwells, Bristol.

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